NOTE: NOTE: In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support) This is not a free of charge service.
Disassembly Procedures Safety Guidelines This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal.
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WEEE Annex VII Component These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: Battery pack SSD module USB board Touchpad module Mainboard LCD panel Disassembly Procedures...
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Pre-disassembly Instructions Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Place the system on a stable work surface. 2. Remove the AC adapter from the USB Type-C port (A or B) as shown in Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2. Figure 1-1.
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Base Cover Removal 1. Remove ten (10) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry up the base cover starting from the upper left side (as shown in Figure 1-4) to release the latches. Figure 1-4.
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3. Continue releasing the remaining latches. Then remove the base cover (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...
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Battery Pack Removal Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) in the system (Figure 1-6). 2. Detach the tape (B) securing the battery cable connection (Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Battery Pack Removal 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-7).
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4. Remove the battery pack from the top assembly (Figure 1-8). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-8. Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Disassembly Procedures...
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SSD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the USB board H FFC (A) from the USB board and mainboard connectors (Figure 1-9). Then remove the USB board H FFC. Figure 1-9. SSD Module Removal CAUTION: USB board H FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the USB board and mainboard connectors are locked.
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2. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD module (Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10. SSD Module Removal 3. Disconnect the SSD module (B) from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-11). Then remove the SSD module. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-11.
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LCD Module Removal (Non-Touch SKU) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (A). Then unroute the cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-12. Figure 1-12. LCD Module Removal 2. Remove seven (7) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-13).
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3. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-14). Figure 1-14. LCD Module Removal 4. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-15). Figure 1-15. LCD Module Removal 1-12 Disassembly Procedures...
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5. Open the top assembly. Then remove the LCD module (B) away from the top assembly (Figure 1-16). CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. Figure 1-16. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-13...
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LCD Module Removal (Touch SKU) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (A). Then unroute the cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-17. Figure 1-17. LCD Module Removal 2. Remove seven (7) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-18).
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3. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-19). Figure 1-19. LCD Module Removal 4. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-15...
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5. Open the top assembly. Then remove the LCD module (B) away from the top assembly (Figure 1-21). CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. Figure 1-21. LCD Module Removal 1-16 Disassembly Procedures...
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USB Board Removal (Non-Touch SKU) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) securing the right LCD hinge (Figure 1-22). Figure 1-22. USB Board Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-23). Figure 1-23. USB Board Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-17...
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3. Close the top assembly and lift the right LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. USB Board Removal 4. Disconnect the USB board L FFC from the USB board connector (B) (Figure 1-25). 5. Disconnect the fan cable from the USB board connector (C) (Figure 1-25).
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7. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (E). Then release the cables from the cable management rubber and unroute the cables from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-26. 8. Remove one (1) screw (F) securing the USB board (Figure 1-26).
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USB Board Removal (Touch SKU) Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) securing the right LCD hinge (Figure 1-28). Figure 1-28. USB Board Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-29). Figure 1-29. USB Board Removal 1-20 Disassembly Procedures...
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3. Close the top assembly and lift the right LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30. USB Board Removal 4. Disconnect the USB board L FFC from the USB board connector (B) (Figure 1-31). 5. Disconnect the fan cable from the USB board connector (C) (Figure 1-31).
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8. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (F). Then release the cables from the cable management rubber and unroute the cables from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-32. 9. Remove one (1) screw (G) securing the USB board (Figure 1-32).
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Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the keyboard FPC from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-34). Figure 1-34. Touchpad Module Removal CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked. Disassembly Procedures 1-23...
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2. Disconnect the touchpad FFC (B) from the touchpad module and mainboard connectors (Figure 1-35). Then remove the touchpad FFC from the top assembly. Figure 1-35. Touchpad Module Removal CAUTION: Touchpad FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and touchpad module connectors are locked.
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4. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module (Figure 1-37). Figure 1-37. Touchpad Module Removal 5. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pins (D) firmly to release them from the top assembly (Figure 1-38). 6. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (E), and then remove the touchpad module (F) from the top assembly (Figure 1-38).
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Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD Module, Heatsink, and Fan have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove three (3) screws (A) securing the left LCD hinge (Figure 1-39). 2. Detach the adhesive tape (B) securing the keyboard backlight FPC connection (Figure 1-39).
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4. Lift the left LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-41). Figure 1-41. Mainboard Removal 5. Disconnect one end of the USB board L FFC from the USB board connector (C) (Figure 1-42). 6. Disconnect the other end of the USB board L FFC from the mainboard connector (D). Then remove the USB board L FFC from the top assembly.
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12. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (J) (Figure 1-42). Figure 1-42. Mainboard Removal CAUTION: USB board L FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit), touchpad FFC, keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), and keyboard backlight FPC, can be damaged if removed while the USB board and mainboard connectors are locked.
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14. Release the mainboard (L) from the I/O ports slots and guide pin (M) on the top assembly (Figure 1-44). Then remove the mainboard. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-44. Mainboard Removal Figure 1-45. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-45.
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LCD Bezel Removal (For Non-Touch SKU only) Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal (Non-Touch SKU) 1. Extend and open the LCD hinges as shown in Figure 1-46. Figure 1-46. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-47).
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3. Continue prying along the right side of the bezel (Figure 1-48). Figure 1-48. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-49). Figure 1-49. LCD Bezel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-31...
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5. Continue prying along the bottom center side of the bezel (Figure 1-50). Figure 1-50. LCD Bezel Removal 6. Carefully lift the bottom right side of the bezel to release it from the right hinge cap. Then continue to release the bezel from the left hinge cap (Figure 1-51).
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LCD Panel Removal (Non-Touch SKU) Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal (For Non-Touch SKU only) NOTE: NOTE: The eDP cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (A) underneath the LCD panel (B).
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2. Carefully turn the LCD panel over so that the display panel is facing down on a flat surface. Then partially detach the eDP cable from the cable guides on the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-53. Figure 1-53. LCD Panel Removal 3.
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4. Lift the latch (D) securing the eDP cable (Figure 1-55). Figure 1-55. LCD Panel Removal 5. Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector (E) (Figure 1-56). Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-56. LCD Panel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-35...
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LCD Panel Removal (Touch SKU) Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal (Touch SKU) 1. Extend and open the LCD hinges as shown in Figure 1-57. Figure 1-57. LCD Panel Removal 2. Pry the LCD panel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-58).
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3. Open slightly the upper edge of the LCD panel to access the double-sided mounting tape (A) underneath the LCD panel (B). Then pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel (Figure 1-59).
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5. Carefully release the hinge caps first, and then remove the LCD panel from the LCD cover (Figure 1-61). WEEE Annex VII Component: LCD Panel Figure 1-61. LCD Panel Removal 1-38 Disassembly Procedures...
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Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) Prerequisite: Ensure that the Speakers, LCD Module, USB Board, Touchpad Module, Fingerprint Module (for Touch SKU only), and Mainboard have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and cannot be disassembled. In the event that the keyboard is damaged, replace the entire top assembly.
Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
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What you need to do Step 1: Try less invasive steps If you can sign in to your Chromebook, try these steps first: 1. Turn your Chromebook off, then back on again. 2. If your Chromebook still has an error, reset to factory settings.
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Chromebook tablet: Press and hold the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons for at least 10 seconds, then release them. 3. You'll see one of these messages: "Chrome OS is missing or damaged. Please insert a recovery USB stick or SD card.". ...
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"Please remove all connected devices and start recovery". First, remove anything that's connected to your Chromebook, such as a mouse, SD card or external hard drive. Then follow the steps to enter recovery mode. "The device you inserted does not contain Chrome OS". First, make sure that you inserted the USB drive or SD card that you used to create recovery media.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-45...
Exploded Diagrams Figure 1-65. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-1. System Exploded Diagram Description Top Assembly Heatsink SSD Module USB board H FFC USB board L FFC 1-46 Exploded Diagrams...
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Table 1-1. System Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description Mainboard USB Board Speakers Touchpad FFC Battery Pack Touchpad Module Base Cover Exploded Diagrams 1-47...
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Figure 1-66. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (Non-Touch SKU) Table 1-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (Non-Touch SKU) Description LCD Cover LCD Hinge L LCD Hinge R LCD Adhesive Tapes eDP Cable 1-48 Exploded Diagrams...
Check for updates yourself 1. Turn on your Chromebook. 2. Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi. 3. At the bottom right, select the time. 4. Select Settings 5. At the bottom of the left panel, select About Chrome OS. 6. Under "Google Chrome OS", you'll find which version of the Chrome operating system your Chromebook uses.
Factory reset your Chromebook 1. Sign out of your Chromebook. 2. Press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift + r. 3. Select Restart. 4. In the box that appears, select Powerwash > Continue. 5. Follow the steps that appear and sign in with your Google Account. NOTE: NOTE: The account you sign in with after you reset your Chromebook will be the owner...
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